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#1 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
 

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#2 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Nice material Paul:

How thich is the veneer, since it's sawed?
 

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#3 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Thanks for the pictures, I have only seen veneer that nice in my dreams. I bet you can't wait to get started on a marquetry piece. Are the veneers a standard thickness ? I will love to see the rest, have fun.
 

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The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
I know a guy one province over who would look after it for you while you are away for the winter…..
 

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#5 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
I agree with you. So many times we let cost stop us from the quality we want and achieve too.
 

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#6 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Beautiful! It's only going to get better when put to use.
 

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#7 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Drool! I am so jealous…No, not really, I am way more excited for you brother! How awesome! I hope you have the time of your life. My the song of creativity flow through your veins and inspiration guide your hands! I cannot wait to see what you do with this. Some material in this world is wasted on mediocre talent and ignorant, proud minds. Not so with you!

Your Friend,

Nate
 

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#8 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
It must feel good to have some of that old veneer and know that it will soon be in our of your projects!
The cost will be nothing once you get to use it!!

Cheers, Jim
 

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#9 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
How special. I will look forward to seeing finished projects from this great selection of wood. Picking it out in Europe at a historic sawyer and then having it in your possession must be a real thrill.. I'm so glad you have an understanding wife.
 

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#10 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Can't wait to see what you do with it.
 

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#11 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Thanks everyone. In my haste to write the blog I neglected to mention the thickness. It is a consistent thickness. It is 1.5 mm plus or minus a little. That's 1/16" to the metrically challenged (like me).
 

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#12 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Looks pretty nice. I always love getting wood, although my is quite a bit thicker, usually 8/4. That's a lot of veneer! We look forward to some beautiful pieces from this wood.
 

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#13 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Nice haul Paul, so you hit a bank while in Parrie huh? Can't wait to see the rest and what you build.
 

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#14 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
That's a lot of veneer! NICE veneer…

I'm glad it didn't get damaged in transit!

... and you're going to get another pkg (probably tomorrow)... Early Christmas! LOL

It's going to wonderful to watch what you do with that stuff.

Thank you.
 

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#15 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Next you have that big decision . . . which pieces do you use first? You have some wonderful veneer there, and I too am interested in seeing the results. ENJOY!!!
 

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#16 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
I'm sure you are like a kid in a candy store. A high-priced candy store. And from the looks of the grain, I can see why you splurged. And I know you'll know what to do with each and every piece. Congratulations.
 

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#17 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Motivation with a capital 'M' Paul. Amazing veneers, especially that Macasser ebony. I can't wait to see what's in the next package. That is a lot of veneer and I'm sure that the marquetries you make with it will have a value vastly exceeding your investment. More important though is the shear joy to be experienced working with such beautiful veneers.
 

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#18 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Wow. That is so cool.
It will be fun to see what you do with it. How interesting.

Steve
 

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#19 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Great stuff. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
 

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#20 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Eat your hearts out everyone!. You just get to look at the pretty pictures … whilst I get to stand beside Paul and actually touch this precious cargo!! Can I? ... Can I come over Paul?! Please?!!!
 

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#21 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
what a beautiful haul of wood, you must be so very excited to add this to your coffers, im sure you have some plans going on with how you will use some of it…congrats on a nice haul of wood..
 

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#22 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
That's some beautiful stuff
 

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#23 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Amazing wood.
Yes this must be so inspiring for you.
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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#24 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
is the expense with the cost of shipping? the cost of the veneer itself? or the cost of canadian taxes?

Either way--pretty cool story…I love how you got to go and see the process in france and that is all worth it!
 

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#25 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)



This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.





This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?





These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.







Pink Ivory





Amaranth (Purpleheart)





This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)





And Bloodwood (Red)





I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".





So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
Matt, all of the above.
 

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#26 ·
The First Half has Arrived

In a previous blog I wrote about my visit to Les Fils de J. George in Paris and included a video of "la scie au bois montant" and my thoughts about the adventure. I have been patiently waiting since I arrived home for the arrival of my purchases. They were shipped in two packages and the second somehow managed to get itself three days behind the first. Every day I check the Colissimo website to track the packages and yesterday the word was (in French of course) that the first package had arrived at its destination point of distribution. Did this mean Vancouver? Victoria? right here in Cowichan Bay?

Well this morning a check of the mail box turned up the parcel card and I made my way down to the post office to make my donation to Canada and British Columbia in the form of duty and taxes. The bill was more than many of you will think the wood was worth I'm sure but I am very happy to finally have this amazing material in my hands at last.
You can't think of the cost when you are dealing with something this special. That and it would drive you crazy.

So without further ado …....

Here's the package as it arrived. It was about 60" X 28" and alarmingly thin but at least it was heavy. .... :)

Wood Floor Wall Cabinetry Flooring


This is the Padauk, probably the largest pieces in the package.

Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring


Brown Paint Rectangle Wood Material property


This, as it says is Araracanga, the only English name I can find for it is "My Lady" ..... ?

Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Tape measure Ruler Handwriting Office ruler Wood


These two are English Walnut and Macassar Ebony. I've never seen Macassar ebony this black and almost without streaks.

Wood Office ruler Measuring instrument Font Ruler


Handwriting Wood Wood stain Rectangle Blackboard


Brown Table Wood Floor Flooring


Pink Ivory

Wood Office ruler Rectangle Scar Hardwood


Wood Line Musical instrument Floor Wood stain


Amaranth (Purpleheart)

Waist Collar Magenta Font Strap


Art paint Paint Purple Pink Painting


This is Bloodwood (Ribbon)

Wood Wood stain Rectangle Font Hardwood


Brown Amber Wood Orange Rectangle


And Bloodwood (Red)

Rectangle Wood Amber Office ruler Material property


Brown Art paint Paint Textile Orange


I couldn't resist this one little bundle of sliced Padauk. It's color is amazing but it is thinner at 1/32".

Wood Rectangle Material property Wood stain Office ruler


Rectangle Wood Paint Font Wood stain


So that's it for now. The other bundle is bigger and has the really cool species in it.

Wood Stool Flooring Table Hardwood


Wood Table Desk Publication Hardwood


Just an illustration of what nice material this is. The photo shows a piece of the Macassar Ebony I used on my Music table and a piece from this shipment. When the dust settles and all the taxes, duty and shipping are paid, I think the earlier estimate of ten times as expensive may be low but when you actually see and feel this stuff, you just gotta smile.

Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Plywood


Table Wood Desk Wood stain Varnish


There are a lot of little pieces of marquetry here and it should make some spectacular pieces. I can't wait to get started. But first I have to wait for the second parcel and pick some pieces to take south with me.

Thanks for looking in.

Paul
It looks like Christmas came early at your house! It may be expensive but it looks well worth it and I would imagine it is a lot easier to work with than that thin stuff. I look forward to seeing what else you have coming!
 

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